What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Generalist (Employment & Educat position at Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York?
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Mental Health Generalist (Employment & Education Unit)
Location: Long Island City, NY (Queens)
Benefit Classification: Full-Time Benefitted
Position Type: FLSA - Non-Exempt
About This Role
We’re looking for a compassionate and energetic Mental Health Generalist to join our Employment & Education Unit within our accredited mental health clubhouse. In this role, you’ll partner with adults living with psychiatric disabilities and/or substance use disorders, helping them build skills, access resources, and engage in meaningful daily clubhouse work and activities.
Assisting members with the skills and resources needed in the areas of daily adult living, working, learning, and socializing. If you are looking to join our dedicated team as a Mental Health Generalist, we want to hear from you!
About Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.
The Awesome Things You’ll Do
- Support members in achieving personal recovery, employment, education, and social goals.
- Oversee Employment & Education Unit daily operations & develop methods to enhance unit functioning.
- Engage and work side by side with members in carrying out unit tasks, including outreaching unit members, researching community-based employers, developing jobs, coordinating job placement and training workshop opportunities, organizing quarterly unit employment/education celebrations, creating marketing strategies for and access to education institutions, training programs, and special skills building events within the Clubhouse and for social media sites.
- Assist with meeting employment and education placement targets.
- Assist with tracking and maintaining employment and education data, as well as completing required program reports.
- Participate in opportunities for social and recreational activities within and outside of the clubhouse.
- Facilitate unit meetings daily, as well as assist with the developing of special events/activities within and outside of the clubhouse.
- Assist with program marketing strategies through the documenting of unit-related activities/events via flyers, special invites, pictures and videos.
- Manage member case records and documentation via the electronic health files, and secure private health information.
- Engage members through outreach & encouragement, with a focus on their strengths, abilities and interests.
- Establish working relationships with members within the Clubhouse community to support their experiences as valued participants in the community.
- Connect members to community resources to meet individual needs (i.e. employment, housing, benefits, legal and treatment). (Note: Escorting members may be required)
- Work cooperatively with staff & members in developing Clubhouse policies and in advancing the purposes and welfare of the Clubhouse as a whole.
- Impart to members with a vision of their potential to achieve aspirations through acceptance and empathy that is not restricted by disability but is based on needs common to all people seeking employment, education, housing, and social involvements.
Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in related field required.
- Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health, vocational, or substance-use needs (preferred).
- Comfort using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a communal setting.
- Convey a vibrant energy that attracts our mental health members and enables engagement.
Special Working Conditions
You may:
- Assist across clubhouse units with a general knowledge and ability to facilitate support as a Mental Health Generalist.
- Provide case-management referrals and general support.
- Conduct weekly field work with the intent to develop employment and education opportunities for Clubhouse members.
- Work occasional Saturdays, late shifts (11am – 7pm) or certain holidays.
- Attend required two-week clubhouse training out of state.
What We Offer
- Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
- Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
- Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
- Retirement matching
- Transit and commuter benefits
You bring the Good in Goodwill
We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you!
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us at humanresources@goodwillny.org. We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply.
Salary : $46,000 - $48,000